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Rare Benchmade Mel Pardue Beautiful Gent's folder #850-01 #139 of 500 in aluminum case, NIB mint. $225.00 shipped, check, money order or PayPal. If you are not familiar with this model I have posted some info after the pictures.
Benchmade Mel Pardue Gent's folder #850-01 #139 of 500 in aluminum case, NIB mint. $225.00 Shipped, check, money order or PayPal.[/U]
Benchmade Mel Pardue Gents Folder Model 850-01
One of the most elegant gentleman knives ever made, well designed for formal events.
Here are some specifications and information for those not familiar with the knife.
Maker Benchmade
Designer Mel Pardue
Model Gent Folder
Item # 850-01
Weight 74g (2.6oz)
Overall Length 170mm (6.7")
Thickness 11mm (0.44")
Closed Length 99mm (3.9")
Blade Length 71mm (2.8")
Thickness 2.5mm (0.100")
Grind Flat
Material 154CM
Hardness 59-61 HRC
Finish Polished
Liners
Finish Polished
Bolsters Material Stainless Steel
Finish Black Dymondwood (like Ebony)
Scales Material Ivory Micarta
Opener Right-Hand Stud
Lock Right-Hand Liner
Pocket Clip Right-hand skeletonized stainless
This knife is a rare version of Mel Pardues custom Model B knife that he allowed Benchmade to manufacture. This unique knife is one from a special sprint run that Benchmade produced and is number 139/500. Unlike the regular Benchmade 850, it has the designation 850-01, the black Dymondwood bolster, the very nice aluminum carrying case. It is NIB, mint!
This Mel Pardue designed 850-01 is an unusual departure from your normal black G10 tactical Benchmades. It has a gentile, go out on the town, or Sunday best feel to it. And the 850-01 looks like a true custom made knife. As already mentioned it is a special production version of Mel Pardue's custom Model B folder.
The shape of the Pardue's ATS-34 blade is a flat grind spearpoint, with a shallow belly. This shape is perfect for general cutting and piercing tasks, or cleaning your fingernails. For a small single blade gentlemens folder it is hard to beat the lightweight and smoothness of this knifes ivory micarta handle. The white ivory micarta lends a nice contrast to the black bolster, think tuxedo.
Here is good YouTube video of the Benchmade 850, the basic model, not this knife model which is the 850-01, showing the knife in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SASplgd7h68
Benchmade Mel Pardue Gent's folder #850-01 #139 of 500 in aluminum case, NIB mint. $225.00 Shipped, check, money order or PayPal.[/U]
Benchmade Mel Pardue Gents Folder Model 850-01
One of the most elegant gentleman knives ever made, well designed for formal events.
Here are some specifications and information for those not familiar with the knife.
Maker Benchmade
Designer Mel Pardue
Model Gent Folder
Item # 850-01
Weight 74g (2.6oz)
Overall Length 170mm (6.7")
Thickness 11mm (0.44")
Closed Length 99mm (3.9")
Blade Length 71mm (2.8")
Thickness 2.5mm (0.100")
Grind Flat
Material 154CM
Hardness 59-61 HRC
Finish Polished
Liners
Finish Polished
Bolsters Material Stainless Steel
Finish Black Dymondwood (like Ebony)
Scales Material Ivory Micarta
Opener Right-Hand Stud
Lock Right-Hand Liner
Pocket Clip Right-hand skeletonized stainless
This knife is a rare version of Mel Pardues custom Model B knife that he allowed Benchmade to manufacture. This unique knife is one from a special sprint run that Benchmade produced and is number 139/500. Unlike the regular Benchmade 850, it has the designation 850-01, the black Dymondwood bolster, the very nice aluminum carrying case. It is NIB, mint!
This Mel Pardue designed 850-01 is an unusual departure from your normal black G10 tactical Benchmades. It has a gentile, go out on the town, or Sunday best feel to it. And the 850-01 looks like a true custom made knife. As already mentioned it is a special production version of Mel Pardue's custom Model B folder.
The shape of the Pardue's ATS-34 blade is a flat grind spearpoint, with a shallow belly. This shape is perfect for general cutting and piercing tasks, or cleaning your fingernails. For a small single blade gentlemens folder it is hard to beat the lightweight and smoothness of this knifes ivory micarta handle. The white ivory micarta lends a nice contrast to the black bolster, think tuxedo.
Here is good YouTube video of the Benchmade 850, the basic model, not this knife model which is the 850-01, showing the knife in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SASplgd7h68